Eruva Sreekrishna Swamy Temple
Thank you for sharing the information about the Eruva Sree Krishna Swamy temple. It is interesting to know that the original murti worshipped in the temple was a Lakshmi Narasimha Shaligram, which was brought by a Rishi who had done intense penance in the Himalayas. The temple was one of the most important temples of the Kayamkulam kingdom, and it was believed that as long as the Shaligram was offered pujas and worship as per rules, no harm would happen to the kingdom and there would be peace and prosperity.
It is unfortunate that the Shaligram was stolen by Ramayyan Dalawa, who realized its power and took it to Thiruvarpu Madam in Kottayam to offer pujas. There is a belief that it was not the Shaligram, but a Sri Chakram that was worshipped in the temple and was stolen by Ramayyan Dalawa.
It is also interesting to know that the temple has a strict dress code for gents, which requires them to wear dhoti or trousers without any upper clothing like shirt/tops etc. This is a common practice in many temples in Kerala.
Location
Kayamkulum
Main Deity
Lord Sree Krishna
Other Deities
Shiva, Bhagavathy, Keeratham, Ganapathy, Sastha, Rakshas, Nagaraja and Yakshi
Festivals
Ashtami Rohini. The 10-day annual festival in the temple is observed in such a manner that it begins on Rohini nakshatra in Makaram month.
Main Offerings
Venna (Cream), Ladies offer Trikkaivenna (Cream)to Lord In order to get blessed with children.
How To Reach
Road: Eruva is 2KM away from Kayamkulam Town and 10.8KM from Mavelikara via Kayamkulam - Thiruvalla Hwy. Buses ply regularly between Mavelikara and Kayamkulam.